Actions speak louder than words, and the NBA continues to allow teams to tank despite the party line of being against the practice.
Teams around the league continue to get away with blatant tanking, which could cost the Atlanta Hawks a chance at a top pick.
Now that we are at the midway point of the NBA season, teams eliminated from championship contention are starting to look ahead. The Hawks are no exception, as they kicked off trade season by dumping Trae Young's contract.